1979 Hokkaido gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 8 April 1979 to elect the Governor of Hokkaido Prefecture.

Candidates

 * Naohiro Dōgakinai - incumbent governor of Hokkaido Prefecture, age 64
 * Kozo Igarashi - former mayor of Asahikawa, Hokkaidō and candidate in the 1975 Hokkaido gubernatorial election, age 53
 * Nodoka Sakamoto (坂本和) - company president, age 45